The surprise party really caught them off guard
His sudden resignation caught the entire team off guard
The unexpected question caught the politician off guard during the debate
We didn't expect such a strong reaction; it caught us off guard
The icy roads caught many drivers off guard this morning
Her sharp wit often caught her opponents off guard
The new policy was announced without warning, catching employees off guard
The sudden downpour caught the picnickers off guard
He tried to appear calm, but the accusation clearly caught him off guard
The opponent's aggressive play caught the team off guard in the first half
I did not expect that announcement.
Yes, it did catch everyone off guard.
I agree, it was a surprise for sure.
His sudden proposal did catch her off guard
She was surprised by his unexpected proposal
His proposal took her by complete surprise